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The Art of Four Hands workshop

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New for 2026! A new daily workshop dedicated to the art of piano duo playing - both duets and 2 pianos. Bring your duo ready to perform, or simply enjoy the thrill of sightreading together in a supportive atmosphere.  Everyone welcome - there will always be someone ready to join you at the piano. Do …

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Junior Course ‘drop in’ performance class

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Every day Junior Course pianists can enjoy performing on an outstanding grand piano in front of a small and supportive audience, hosted by a member of the faculty.        

‘Drop in’ performance class

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Join us in a  welcoming space where pianists of all levels can play on a wonderful Grand piano in front of a small, supportive audience. Guided by a faculty member, this workshop offers the chance to build confidence, ease performance nerves, and celebrate the joy of playing. Everyone welcome.    

Early Morning Warm Ups with Murray

Oglesby Atrium

Murray McLachlan’s  new sessions for all on the course continues apace! A  new early morning series of 15 minute group sessions in the Atrium  led by founder and artistic director Murray McLachlan.  Open to everyone on the course,the sessions will include a variety of ‘bite size’ projects, concepts and exercises relating to piano well-being and …

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Drop in practice workshop

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Come along for help with any aspect of playing from a member of the summer school faculty.          

Junior Piano Group Class

Oglesby Atrium

Young participants on the Junior Course meet up for the daily classes in movement, aural and rhythmic development. Fun guaranteed!

Junior Course ‘drop in’ practice workshop

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Come along with a bar, or a small section for lots of advice and help to take you into your practice room. Stay for 5 minutes or the whole class - so much can be discovered by listening to everyone.      

Adult Amateur Workshop

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The daily group workshop, today hosted by Philip Fowke!  Don't miss out on the opportunity to perform on the beautiful grand piano in front of your new piano family.    

The Art of Four Hands workshop

G06

New for 2026! A new daily workshop dedicated to the art of piano duo playing - both duets and 2 pianos. Diabelli,  Mozart, Schubert, Grieg, Dvorak,  Brahms, Ravel, Debussy, Faure, Rachmaninov - so many composers wrote a huge amount for both piano duet and 2 pianos. These new workshops are a chance to come along …

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